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You’ve always been independent

and lived life on your own terms. If you didn’t like something, you changed it. Work hard, play hard—you’re not going to stop now. This is your time to engage in the life you so richly deserve! At Southgate, you’ll enjoy a host of extraordinary services, meet new people, make new friends, and pursue your passions.

Southgate is a retirement community

designed to nurture your body, mind, and soul, rekindle your interest in what excites you, and so much more. We offer the best senior living facilities of any retirement community in Massachusetts, including a health club, swimming pool, bowling alley, movie theatre, library, dining room, cafe, and cocktail lounge. The activities are endless!

Wherever your inspiration guides you

either within the security and privacy of your own senior living apartment or just outside your door, Southgate is a place of vibrant possibilities. Bring them to life, all while living in premium surroundings with unsurpassed amenities and the security of knowing that the services you desire are available to you.

Best of all

Southgate is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering independent living and assisted living accommodations, along with nursing and rehabilitation care on site, if ever needed.

At Southgate, you will live as richly on the outside as you feel on the inside!

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A New Spin on Retirement LivingDecember 10, 2018-Oh, the joys of retirement living! You’re at a stage in life when—like never before—you’re able to “call your own shots”; to do WHAT you want to do, WHEN you want to do it. Somewhat ironically, it’s a time rich in possibilities … specifically because you now have the luxury of time. To paraphrase Shakespeare (who, as always, said itRead More

Program Calendar

WISE Program

10:00 am-5:00 pm

11/02/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/wise-program-4/

American History Through Autobiography with Jed Watters. We will explore central issues in American History by reading the autobiographies of important people including Benjamin Franklin, Ulysses S. Grant, Anne Mood, Jimmy Piersall, and Robert McNamara. This course will include considerable reading (at least 50 pages for each class—selected chapters from each book). We will use the class periods to discuss how these participants saw their roles in the historical process. Jed Watters was a history professor at Assumption College and WPI for more than 30 years. He is a retired Naval Officer and analyst at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Southgate residents are admitted to the class free of charge.

Art Matters

11:00 am-6:00 pm

11/02/2018

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ALEXANDER CALDER Born in Pennsylvania, he was the third generation of successful sculptors. From when he was a small boy, he was always making “stuff”; toys, utensils, and objects out of bits of string, wire, buttons, cloth, wood and tin. He always had a sense of whimsy about his objects and invented the “Mobile”; a way to compose colorful shapes, and fine lines moving in a constantly changing arrangement. He is also known for creating and performing his own circus. Join us for a whimsical look into his world.

Trip to Concord Museum

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

11/02/2018

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Highlights from the Concord Museum will be on display at the museum’s new Anna and Neil Rasmussen Education Center. At the grand opening today visitors will be greeted by period costumed staff as well as enjoy musical performances by area musicians. Previous registration required.

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Southgate Veterans Breakfast!

10:30 am-2:00 pm

11/03/2018

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Calling ALL Southgate Veterans! Cub Scout Pack 158 will be here this morning to place flags around our Gazebo Park in honor of all the Southgate men and women who served their country. Please join the Scouts for an interactive Pancake Breakfast following the flag posting at 10:30 am in the dining room. Breakfast accommodations are for Southgate Veterans and their spouses only.

Little Black Dress Acoustic Duo

Experience the jazzy and smooth sounds of Little Black Dress acoustic duo featuring Sherri and Rick Fiorentino. Their music includes lounge-style arrangements of Jazz, R&B, Pop, Motown and Soul. Your ears won’t believe their unique element of entertainment that uses on the fly live looping and select hand percussion, which creates an impressive full band sound. You’ll love their characterful song choices that are flavored with a smooth, jazzy twist. They make their Southgate debut with us this evening.

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WISE Program

10:00 am-6:00 pm

11/09/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/wise-program-4-2/

American History Through Autobiography with Jed Watters. We will explore central issues in American History by reading the autobiographies of important people including Benjamin Franklin, Ulysses S. Grant, Anne Mood, Jimmy Piersall, and Robert McNamara. This course will include considerable reading (at least 50 pages for each class—selected chapters from each book). We will use the class periods to discuss how these participants saw their roles in the historical process. Jed Watters was a history professor at Assumption College and WPI for more than 30 years. He is a retired Naval Officer and analyst at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Southgate residents are admitted to the class free of charge.

Southgate’s 2018 Anniversary Show “American Bandstand”

August 5th, 1957 was a turning point for television, rock ‘n roll and teenagers when the popular Philadelphia based ‘dance-party’ show “American Bandstand” hit the national air waves! From 1956 to 1989, host Dick Clark introduced new musical acts to generations of Americans. Travel back in time with us for Southgate’s anniversary celebration as we re-create the early years of this influential piece of broadcasting history with a special ‘twist’! This unique edition of Bandstand also features ‘clips’ from some of our most beloved shows from the golden age of television. Don’t miss it ! We’re goin’ hoppin’! NO ticket required. Doors will open 1/2 hour before curtain for each performance. There will be one 15 minute intermission. All Residents, family and friends are invited to any and all performances.

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Southgate’s 2018 Anniversary Show “American Bandstand”

August 5th, 1957 was a turning point for television, rock ‘n roll and teenagers when the popular Philadelphia based ‘dance-party’ show “American Bandstand” hit the national air waves! From 1956 to 1989, host Dick Clark introduced new musical acts to generations of Americans. Travel back in time with us for Southgate’s anniversary celebration as we re-create the early years of this influential piece of broadcasting history with a special ‘twist’! This unique edition of Bandstand also features ‘clips’ from some of our most beloved shows from the golden age of television. Don’t miss it ! We’re goin’ hoppin’! NO ticket required. Doors will open 1/2 hour before curtain for each performance. There will be one 15 minute intermission. All Residents, family and friends are invited to any and all performances.

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Southgate’s 2018 Anniversary Show “American Bandstand”

August 5th, 1957 was a turning point for television, rock ‘n roll and teenagers when the popular Philadelphia based ‘dance-party’ show “American Bandstand” hit the national air waves! From 1956 to 1989, host Dick Clark introduced new musical acts to generations of Americans. Travel back in time with us for Southgate’s anniversary celebration as we re-create the early years of this influential piece of broadcasting history with a special ‘twist’! This unique edition of Bandstand also features ‘clips’ from some of our most beloved shows from the golden age of television. Don’t miss it ! We’re goin’ hoppin’! NO ticket required. Doors will open 1/2 hour before curtain for each performance. There will be one 15 minute intermission. All Residents, family and friends are invited to any and all performances.

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Little Red & the Riders Band

7:30 pm-10:00 pm

11/12/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/little-red-the-riders-band/

This vintage swing and jump band returns to Southgate for your post dinner dancing pleasure. The Riders beat will keep you on your feet. Don’t miss it!

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Vino with Al Vuona

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

11/13/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/vino-with-al-vuona/

Al Vuona is the Wine columnist for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. His column entitled “Off The Vine” appears weekly. This presentation includes a talk, tour and wine tasting for an afternoon of ‘grape’ fun and education!

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Women’s Circle Breakfast

9:15 am-11:00 am

11/14/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/womens-circle-breakfast-6/

Our speaker for our November 14 Women’s Circle Breakfast is Molly Pietrantonio, the Volunteer Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Metro West/ Greater Worcester. Habitat for Humanity is an international, non-governmental, and non-profit organization, which was founded in 1976 by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. Habitat addresses the issues of poverty housing all over the world. Homes are built using volunteer labor, and Habitat makes no profit from the sales. Habitat has helped more than four million people construct, rehabilitate, or preserve more than 800,000 homes since its founding, making Habitat the largest not-for-profit in the world. Upon graduation from Assumption College in 2012, Molly went on to participate in an AmeriCorps year of service with Habitat Metro West/ Greater Worcester. After completing her AmeriCorps year, Molly was hired by the same affiliate and has been there ever since. As a Volunteer Coordinator, Molly supports the engagement of all those looking to get involved with Habitat, whether at the building sites, the ReStores, in the affiliate office, or as an intern. Molly also acts as a spokeswoman for the organization by participating in outreach events that include college classroom presentations and gatherings such as our own Women’s Circle Breakfast. Molly has a certificate in Volunteer Management from Habitat for Humanity International and is presenting at a statewide Habitat conference in Atlanta in March.

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Trip to BSO Open Rehearsal

9:00 am-1:00 pm

11/15/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/trip-to-bso-open-rehearsal-2/

The first of our 4-session subscription series to the BSO Open Rehearsals for 2018-2019. This morning features Hakan Hardenberger, trumpet HK GRUBER Aerial, Concerto for trumpet and orchestra; MAHLER Symphony No. 5.

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WISE Program

10:00 am-6:00 pm

11/16/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/wise-program-4-2-2/

American History Through Autobiography with Jed Watters. We will explore central issues in American History by reading the autobiographies of important people including Benjamin Franklin, Ulysses S. Grant, Anne Mood, Jimmy Piersall, and Robert McNamara. This course will include considerable reading (at least 50 pages for each class—selected chapters from each book). We will use the class periods to discuss how these participants saw their roles in the historical process. Jed Watters was a history professor at Assumption College and WPI for more than 30 years. He is a retired Naval Officer and analyst at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Southgate residents are admitted to the class free of charge.

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Violinist Emil Altschuler

7:30 pm-10:00 pm

11/19/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/violinist-emil-altschuler-2/

Acclaimed violinist Emil Altschuler is a master of his instrument who performs with incredible technique, magnificent expression and a profound artistry across a wide-ranging repertoire. He received his Bachelor of Music from The Juilliard School, and his Masters of Music from The Yale School of Music, studying under Erick Friedman. His brilliant technique and vigorous performances received energetic ovations in venues such as Lincoln Center, San Francisco’s Helen Von Ammon’s Emerging Artist Series, The Aspen Music Festival, and Italy’s Castello di Galeazza. As a featured soloist, he has appeared with the Aspen Young Artist’s Orchestra, Parkway Concert Orchestra and Harvard Summer School Orchestra. Emil maintains an active career as a soloist and performs regularly with pianist Thomas Pandolfi.

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Men’s Breakfast Club

9:00 am-11:00 am

11/21/2018

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Following our delicious breakfast buffet, we welcome Armand J. Courchaine. Born in Fall River, MA, Armand is a life long fly tyer, fly fisherman, photographer and instructor. He is a life member of United Fly Tyers, Rhody Fly Rodders and founder of Crossroads Anglers. He has written numerous articles for magazines such as On the Water and New England Fisherman. He also penned a column from 1980-1996 entitled “Fishing Time” for Somerset Spectator—a weekly newspaper. In 1997 he received the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award” by United Fly Tyers and Federation of Fly Fishers. Armand’s Fly Patterns have appeared in several publications including Angelo Peluso’s Saltwater Flies of the Northeast and Dick Surettes’ Fly Tyer. In Nov. of 2013, Armand completed his first book entitled “Bugs over Bass”. All are welcome to the lecture at approximately 9:30 am.

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Regatta Players Auditions

7:00 pm-10:00 pm

11/25/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/regatta-players-auditions/

Our friends with Regatta Players audition for their Feb. production of “Drinking Habits” by Tom Smith. Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves.

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Regatta Players Auditions

7:00 pm-10:00 pm

11/26/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/regatta-players-auditions-2/

Our friends with Regatta Players audition for their Feb. production of “Drinking Habits” by Tom Smith. Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves.

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Regatta Players Auditions

7:00 pm-10:00 pm

11/28/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/regatta-players-auditions-2-2/

Our friends with Regatta Players audition for their Feb. production of “Drinking Habits” by Tom Smith. Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves.

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WISE Program

10:00 am-6:00 pm

11/30/2018

http://southgateatshrewsbury.com/event/wise-program-4-2-2-2/

American History Through Autobiography with Jed Watters. We will explore central issues in American History by reading the autobiographies of important people including Benjamin Franklin, Ulysses S. Grant, Anne Mood, Jimmy Piersall, and Robert McNamara. This course will include considerable reading (at least 50 pages for each class—selected chapters from each book). We will use the class periods to discuss how these participants saw their roles in the historical process. Jed Watters was a history professor at Assumption College and WPI for more than 30 years. He is a retired Naval Officer and analyst at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Southgate residents are admitted to the class free of charge.

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